Struggling Rennes is ready to host a resurgent Reims aspect at Roazhon Park in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Match Preview
Rennes not too long ago suffered a loss towards Lyon, resulting in Bruno Genesio stepping down as supervisor.
With Julien Stephan returning for a second spell, Rennes hopes to get better from a dismal begin to the season, inserting them only one level above the relegation locations.
Having garnered solely two wins of their opening 12 matches, Rennes sits in thirteenth place. The defeat to Lyon was worrying, contemplating Lyon’s poor efficiency this season.
Nevertheless, Ligue 1’s unpredictable nature means Rennes’ season might swing both method.
The crew has struggled with self-discipline, receiving crimson playing cards of their final three matches, regardless of a win towards Panathinaikos.
For Rennes, bettering defensively, particularly at house the place they’ve not saved a clear sheet this season, turns into a precedence below Stephan’s cost.
Reims, beforehand faltering in the direction of the top of the final season, is now displaying an upturn in type below Will Nonetheless. They’re positioned simply exterior the Champions League locations, stage on factors with Lille.
Reims’ away type has been spectacular, contributing considerably to their success.
They intention to bounce again after a 3-0 house defeat towards Paris Saint-Germain, the place Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick sealed their destiny.
Rennes Ligue 1 type: W L L D L L
Rennes type (all competitions): L W D L W L
Reims Ligue 1 type: W L D W W L
Crew Information
Rennes will miss two gamers as a result of suspension: Warmed Omari and Guela Doue. Nevertheless, Lorenz Assignon’s return from suspension is predicted.
Reims would possibly miss Ibrahim Diakite as a result of an ankle harm, whereas Keito Nakamura stays sidelined with a sprained ankle. Teddy Teuma is ready to return after that includes for Malta towards England.
Attainable Lineups
Rennes doable beginning lineup:(4-4-2)
Mandanda;
Assignon, Theate, Belocian, Truffert;
Blas, Bourigeaud, Matic, Le Payment;
Salah, Terrier
Reims doable beginning lineup:(3-5-2)
Diouf;
Agbadou, Okumu, Abdelhamid;
Foket, Matusiwa, Munetsi, Teuma, De Smet;
Ito, Daramy
Prediction: Rennes 1-1 Reims
Rennes, regardless of usually ending above Reims, has discovered them difficult, profitable solely twice of their final ten conferences.
Contemplating the shape e book, the same outcome would possibly unfold, with Reims additionally assured of their possibilities regardless of Rennes’ potential bounce below a brand new supervisor.